Taylor Blackburn is a multi-award-winning communications specialist with a focus on personal finance and insurance. Since 2018, he has been a key spokesperson for Finder, regularly appearing on major national TV programs such as Sunrise, Today, Studio 10, ACA, SBS, ABC, Seven, Nine and Ten News. He is frequently quoted in leading publications, including the Australian Financial Review (AFR), The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Courier-Mail, and the ABC, offering expert insights into Australian consumer behaviour and the financial pressures impacting everyday Australians.
With a Master of Arts in Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication from the University of the Pacific in California, Taylor’s expertise spans both media relations and strategic communications. Prior to joining Finder, he worked with leading global brands such as Ford, Toyota, and Oracle, as well as high-profile charitable organisations, including the Lung Foundation Australia, ALS, and Breast Cancer Australia.
If you’re interested in a media interview with Taylor, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.
Expertise
- Savings accounts
- Credit cards
- Insurance comparison
- Budgeting
Experience
- Finder Innovation Awards judge
Education
- Master of Arts (Communication and Public Relations) | University of the Pacific (CA, USA) | 2009-2011
- Bachelor Degree in Science (Education) | Ohio University (USA) | 2000-2005
Featured publications
- Today
- News.com.au
- Yahoo Finance
- 7news
- SMH
- The Australian Financial Review
- The Australian
- The New Daily
- ABC Nightlife
- The Daily Mail
- Money Magazine
- Starts At 60
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Latest articles by Taylor Blackburn
255 articles written by this author
Retire when you’re dead: Over 800,000 Aussies can’t afford to stop working
Rising living costs are forcing Aussies to rejoin the workforce or delay retirement, according to new research by Finder.

Back-to-school blight: 29% of parents can’t afford costs
Close to a million Aussie households aren't financially prepared for back-to-school costs, according to new research by Finder.

TikTok made me buy it: Australians spend millions on social media impulse purchases
Droves of Australians say social media has seduced them to spend, according to new research by Finder.

Tapped out: 12.5 million Aussies too broke or overstimulated for social activities
Australians are cutting back on social outings amid growing financial pressure, according to new research by Finder.

Coverage confusion: 1 in 2 Aussies caught out by their health insurance policy
Millions of Australians are unaware of what their health insurance policy actually protects, according to new research by Finder.

Mini moguls: 1 in 3 Aussie parents invest for their kids future
The next generation is in good hands with millions of parents investing on behalf of their children, according to a report by Finder.

Ruh roh! 13% of gifted pets rehomed within 5 years
Thousands of pets have been rehomed over the last few years, according to new research from Finder.

Set, forget, regret: Utility provider loyalty is costing Australians $7.5 billion
Complacency is hurting the hip pocket of almost all Australian utility users, according to new research by Finder.

Back-to-school costs: Families to cough up $13.6 billion
Parents are gearing up for an expensive back-to-school budget bust, according to new research by Finder.

Budget blunders: 13 money mistakes costing Australians
Money mishaps are plaguing millions of people, according to new research by Finder.
